CVE-2018-1998
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.40%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1998 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.0 through 9.1.1 could allow a local user to inject code that could be executed with root privileges. This is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-1792. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.0 through 9.1.1 could allow a local user to inject code that could be executed with root privileges. This is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-1792. IBM X-ForceID: 154887.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:L/AV:L/C:H/I:H/PR:L/S:C/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Mq | >= 8.0.0.0, <= 8.0.0.10 |
| Ibm | Websphere Mq | >= 9.0.0.0, <= 9.0.0.5 |
| Ibm | Websphere Mq | >= 9.1.0.0, <= 9.1.0.1 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/154887VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10870488Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/154887VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10870488Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1998?
IBM WebSphere MQ 8.0.0.0 through 9.1.1 could allow a local user to inject code that could be executed with root privileges. This is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2018-1792. IBM X-ForceID: 154887.
How severe is CVE-2018-1998?
CVE-2018-1998 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1998?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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